A Glimpse at Coach Zenobia’s Annual Physical

At my recent annual doctor’s visit, I was delighted to hear my physician praise the use of Vitamin D3 and its role in helping to reduce my risk of osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fractures.  It also benefits the body in the following ways:

• Affects over 2000 genes
• Provides protection against type 1 diabetes
• Reduces risk of some cancers, including breast and prostate cancer Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
• Reduces autoimmunity, including multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease/ rheumatoid arthritis (RA); and
• Supports immune health by improving resistance to infections.

Vitamin D is difficult to receive through diet.  Those who intentionally spend a specific amount of time in the sun each day, depending on skin tone and geographic location, will find our natural sunlight to be the best source of Vitamin D. The case in point is that much of the country does not enjoy sun, for much of the year. 

Dr. Jamie MacManus, FAAAP, Chairman of Shaklee’s Medical Affairs Health Sciences and Education reports, People who live near the equator and spend enough time outdoors (without sunscreen) have healthy vitamin D levels and osteoporosis is almost unheard of. But for the many millions who live in the US, Canada, and Europe, it is much more challenging to meet our vitamin D needs via sunlight. While wearing sunscreens with greater than 15 SPF is recommended, it inhibits 95+% of the production of vitamin D in our skin. Supplementation is essentially the only way to achieve adequate, let alone optimum, blood levels.

To learn more about Shaklee’s Vita D3, visit https://pws.shaklee.com/coachzen Click on Shop and search for Vitamin D3.  You will find product details, including a downloadable information sheet.

*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and the statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.